Environmental Officer - ANTICIPATORY

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete, detailed examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

All information pertaining to the invitation to tests or interviews will be sent by e-mail. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). THEREFORE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL AND/OR PSRS ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NEW COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

Duties

As an analyst for Transport Canada’s Environment team, you will mainly be asked to prepare and/or participate in the preparation of environmental assessments done under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act including the evaluation of designated projects led by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. These assessments will pertain to a variety of projects, but with an emphasis on airport and port related projects. Beside this main task, you will also be called on to prepare project authorization requests under the Fisheries Act, prepare fauna and flora inventory Terms of Reference and ensure the enforcement of the Species at Risk Act and the Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation on TC-owned lands. All this in a dynamic and multidisciplinary teamwork environment both within TC and other federal departments.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs nearly 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforces Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory. A pool of qualified candidates could be created for similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent) and locations at Transport Canada, Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Diploma from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in environmental science, environmental studies, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental engineering or any other science field pertaining to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience in preparing and writing environmental assessments and/or environmental impact studies in the context of regulatory process.
• Experience to coordinate the realization of environmental assessments and/or environmental impact studies as a project manager.

*Minimum 2 years of pertinent experience obtained within the last 5 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the environmental protection acts, regulations, policies and standards in Quebec and Canada.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment’s regulatory regimes applicable to Quebec region.
• Knowledge in the principles and practices in environmental assessment.
• Knowledge of mitigation measures for environmental protection.

COMPETENCIES:
• Thinking things through
• Engagement
• Autonomy
• Effective interpersonal skills

ABILITIES:
• Ability to analyze and interpret different information sources and make recommendations for use by managers.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience conducting environmental assessments for projects in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).
• Experience preparing requests for proposals.
• Experience preparing requests for project review and authorization under article 35 2)(b) of the Fisheries Act.
• Experience implementing the Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of criteria triggering a legal duty to consult Indigenous Peoples within federal departments and agencies.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be available to travel and work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid driver’s license.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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The client organization will accept online applications only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

If you currently are a Public Servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and your Department/organization.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must meet each essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs. However, meeting some of these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.